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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 431.82 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 431.82 and 273.48 is: 378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 431.82 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/431.82 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 431.82 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 118,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,094.13/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.07

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