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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.76 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.76 and 269.48 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.76 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.76 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.76 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 112,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,577.96/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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