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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 463.80 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 463.80 and 272.88 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 463.80 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/463.80 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 463.80 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 126,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,561.74/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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