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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 456.81 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 456.81 and 275.49 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 456.81 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/456.81 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 456.81 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 125,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,846.59/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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