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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 461.14 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 461.14 and 271.45 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 461.14 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/461.14 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 461.14 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 125,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,176.45/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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