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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 463.46 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 463.46 and 274.73 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 463.46 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/463.46 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 463.46 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 127,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,322.67/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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