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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 451.85 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 451.85 and 270.05 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 451.85 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/451.85 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 451.85 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 122,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,018.48/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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