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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.68 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.68 and 273.08 is: 409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.68 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.68 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.68 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 125,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802.62/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.43

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