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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 461.25 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 461.25 and 272.43 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 461.25 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/461.25 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 461.25 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 125,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,658.34/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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