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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.21, 458.88 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.21, 458.88 and 273.66 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.21 : 458.88 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.21/458.88 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.21x = 458.88 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.21x = 125,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,577.10/306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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