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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.22 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.22 and 269.73 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.22 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.22 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.22 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 111,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,995.94/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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