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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 451.30 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 451.30 and 270.18 is: 404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 451.30 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/451.30 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 451.30 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 121,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,932.69/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.49

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