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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 460.38 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 460.38 and 271.22 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 460.38 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/460.38 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 460.38 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 124,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,864.26/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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