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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 463.02 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 463.02 and 276.18 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 463.02 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/463.02 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 463.02 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 127,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,876.86/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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