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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 462.99 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 462.99 and 274.44 is: 411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 462.99 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/462.99 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 462.99 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 127,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,062.98/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.41

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