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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.78 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.78 and 271.55 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.78 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.78 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.78 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 125,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,396.41/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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