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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.38 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.38 and 270.64 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.38 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.38 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.38 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 123,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,785.32/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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