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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 422.04 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 422.04 and 269.12 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 422.04 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/422.04 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 422.04 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 113,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,579.40/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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