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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 424.47 and 278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 424.47 and 278.97 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 424.47 = 278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/424.47 = 278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 424.47 × 278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 118,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,413.85/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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