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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 461.17 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 461.17 and 277.89 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 461.17 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/461.17 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 461.17 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 128,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,154.53/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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