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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 427.32 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 427.32 and 271.08 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 427.32 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/427.32 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 427.32 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 115,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,837.91/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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