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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 419.66 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 419.66 and 269.27 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 419.66 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/419.66 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 419.66 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 112,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,998.40/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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