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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 456.12 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 456.12 and 273.48 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 456.12 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/456.12 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 456.12 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 124,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,739.70/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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