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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.92 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.92 and 270.24 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.92 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.92 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.92 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 122,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,126.86/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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