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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 423.90 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 423.90 and 276.30 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 423.90 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/423.90 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 423.90 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 117,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,123.57/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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