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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.82 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.82 and 269.34 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.82 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.82 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.82 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 122,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,770.56/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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