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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 462.48 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 462.48 and 272.08 is: 409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 462.48 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/462.48 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 462.48 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 125,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,831.56/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.08

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