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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 420.55 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 420.55 and 268.53 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 420.55 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/420.55 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 420.55 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 112,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,930.29/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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