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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 430.08 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 430.08 and 273.14 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 430.08 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/430.08 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 430.08 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 117,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,472.05/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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