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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 421.86 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 421.86 and 273.48 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 421.86 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/421.86 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 421.86 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 115,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,370.27/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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