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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 418.38 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 418.38 and 270.32 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 418.38 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/418.38 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 418.38 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 113,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,096.48/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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