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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 422.28 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 422.28 and 272.45 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 422.28 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/422.28 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 422.28 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 115,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,048.07/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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