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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.11, 425.04 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.11, 425.04 and 274.45 is: 378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.11 : 425.04 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.11/425.04 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.11x = 425.04 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.11x = 116,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,652.23/308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.61

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