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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 463.75 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 463.75 and 274.18 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 463.75 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/463.75 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 463.75 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 127,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,150.76/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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