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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 451.80 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 451.80 and 270.96 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 451.80 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/451.80 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 451.80 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 122,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,419.73/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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