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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.24 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.24 and 273.94 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.24 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.24 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.24 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 126,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,626.03/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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