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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 418.06 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 418.06 and 269.02 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 418.06 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/418.06 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 418.06 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 112,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,467.36/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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