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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 434.64 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 434.64 and 308.37 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 434.64 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/434.64 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 434.64 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 134,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,029.94/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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