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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 462.12 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 462.12 and 269.73 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 462.12 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/462.12 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 462.12 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 124,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,647.63/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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