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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 464.39 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 464.39 and 275.06 is: 414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 464.39 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/464.39 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 464.39 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 127,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,731.42/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.44

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