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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 418.08 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 418.08 and 269.52 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 418.08 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/418.08 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 418.08 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 112,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,680.92/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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