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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 424.61 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 424.61 and 272.43 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 424.61 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/424.61 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 424.61 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 115,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,675.14/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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