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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 453.75 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 453.75 and 270.58 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 453.75 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/453.75 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 453.75 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 122,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,775.68/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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