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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 462.90 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 462.90 and 272.30 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 462.90 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/462.90 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 462.90 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 126,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,048.83/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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