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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 456.24 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 456.24 and 270.24 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 456.24 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/456.24 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 456.24 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 123,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,294.30/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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