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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 456.22 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 456.22 and 269.18 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 456.22 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/456.22 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 456.22 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 122,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,805.30/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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