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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 424.56 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 424.56 and 301.27 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 424.56 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/424.56 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 424.56 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 127,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,907.19/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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