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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 429.93 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 429.93 and 270.71 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 429.93 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/429.93 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 429.93 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 116,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,384.20/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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