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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 420.15 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 420.15 and 269.33 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 420.15 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/420.15 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 420.15 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 113,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,157.91/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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