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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 424.80 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 424.80 and 271.56 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 424.80 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/424.80 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 424.80 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 115,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,358.69/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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