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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 421.20 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 421.20 and 272.64 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 421.20 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/421.20 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 421.20 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 114,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,835.97/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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