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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 418.82 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 418.82 and 270.02 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 418.82 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/418.82 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 418.82 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 113,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,086.33/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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