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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 417.42 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 417.42 and 269.55 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 417.42 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/417.42 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 417.42 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 112,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,515.56/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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