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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 463.23 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 463.23 and 273.15 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 463.23 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/463.23 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 463.23 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 126,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,531.27/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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