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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 463.88 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 463.88 and 271.23 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 463.88 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/463.88 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 463.88 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 125,816.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,816.82/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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