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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.06 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.06 and 271.54 is: 406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.06 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.06 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.06 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 127,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,097.01/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.96

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