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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 420.28 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 420.28 and 273.22 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 420.28 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/420.28 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 420.28 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 114,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,828.90/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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