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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 467.25 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 467.25 and 271.54 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 467.25 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/467.25 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 467.25 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 126,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,877.07/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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