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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 426.06 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 426.06 and 272.82 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 426.06 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/426.06 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 426.06 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 116,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,237.69/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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