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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 460.31 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 460.31 and 272.81 is: 409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 460.31 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/460.31 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 460.31 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 125,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,577.17/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.31

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