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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.76 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.76 and 272.52 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.76 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.76 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.76 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 125,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,838.84/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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