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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 425.90 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 425.90 and 276.44 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 425.90 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/425.90 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 425.90 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 117,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,735.80/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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