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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 426.47 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 426.47 and 272.32 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 426.47 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/426.47 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 426.47 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 116,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,133.88/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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