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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.14, 461.67 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.14, 461.67 and 274.66 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.14 : 461.67 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.14/461.67 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.14x = 461.67 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.14x = 126,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,802.28/308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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