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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 462.38 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 462.38 and 277.61 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 462.38 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/462.38 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 462.38 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 128,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,357.61/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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