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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 415.58 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 415.58 and 270.51 is: 373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 415.58 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/415.58 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 415.58 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 112,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,417.19/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.12

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