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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 462.24 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 462.24 and 272.25 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 462.24 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/462.24 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 462.24 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 125,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,844.84/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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