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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 468.18 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 468.18 and 271.17 is: 406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 468.18 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/468.18 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 468.18 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 126,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,956.37/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.99

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