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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 430.97 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 430.97 and 271.30 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 430.97 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/430.97 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 430.97 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 116,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,922.16/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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