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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 459.14 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 459.14 and 272.25 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 459.14 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/459.14 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 459.14 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 124,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,999.50/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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