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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 433.50 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 433.50 and 271.08 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 433.50 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/433.50 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 433.50 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 117,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,513.18/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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