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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 420.25 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 420.25 and 269.61 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 420.25 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/420.25 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 420.25 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 113,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,300.15/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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