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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 426.96 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 426.96 and 273.24 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 426.96 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/426.96 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 426.96 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 116,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,662.55/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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