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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.97 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.97 and 269.08 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.97 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.97 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.97 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 122,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,423.33/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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