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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 445.07 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 445.07 and 269.67 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 445.07 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/445.07 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 445.07 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 120,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,020.68/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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