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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.31 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.31 and 271.14 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.31 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.31 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.31 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 129,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,146.69/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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