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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 455.76 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 455.76 and 270 is: 404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 455.76 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/455.76 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 455.76 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 123,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,055.20/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.99

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