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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 453.81 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 453.81 and 270.30 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 453.81 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/453.81 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 453.81 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 122,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,664.84/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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