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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 467.72 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 467.72 and 273.48 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 467.72 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/467.72 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 467.72 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 127,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,912.07/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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