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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 466.02 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 466.02 and 273.63 is: 411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 466.02 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/466.02 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 466.02 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 127,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,517.05/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.24

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