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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.33 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.33 and 273.38 is: 410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.33 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.33 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.33 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 126,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,936.90/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.11

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