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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 422.23 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 422.23 and 270.83 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 422.23 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/422.23 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 422.23 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 114,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,349.76/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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