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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 418.92 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 418.92 and 270.16 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 418.92 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/418.92 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 418.92 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 113,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,175.43/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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