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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 461.33 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 461.33 and 273.03 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 461.33 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/461.33 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 461.33 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 125,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,954.86/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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