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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 414.40 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 414.40 and 270.16 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 414.40 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/414.40 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 414.40 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 111,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,954.30/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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