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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 420.14 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 420.14 and 273.17 is: 377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 420.14 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/420.14 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 420.14 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 114,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,769.64/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.15

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