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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 460.96 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 460.96 and 275.96 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 460.96 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/460.96 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 460.96 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 127,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,206.52/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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