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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 416.10 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 416.10 and 273.88 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 416.10 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/416.10 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 416.10 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 113,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,961.47/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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