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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.85 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.85 and 270.30 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.85 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.85 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.85 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 123,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,216.26/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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