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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 455.02 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 455.02 and 269.12 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 455.02 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/455.02 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 455.02 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 122,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,455.45/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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