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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 422.58 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 422.58 and 273.22 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 422.58 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/422.58 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 422.58 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 115,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,457.31/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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