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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 434.36 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 434.36 and 271.13 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 434.36 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/434.36 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 434.36 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 117,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,766.53/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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