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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 425.16 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 425.16 and 276.87 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 425.16 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/425.16 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 425.16 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 117,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,714.05/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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