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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.35 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.35 and 276.37 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.35 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.35 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.35 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 127,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,225.78/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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