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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 419.16 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 419.16 and 270.27 is: 373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 419.16 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/419.16 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 419.16 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 113,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,286.37/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.80

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