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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.89, 456.59 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.89, 456.59 and 269.44 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.89 : 456.59 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.89/456.59 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.89x = 456.59 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.89x = 123,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,023.14/305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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