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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.40 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.40 and 271.54 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.40 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.40 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.40 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 117,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,142.36/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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