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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 458.34 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 458.34 and 269.92 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 458.34 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/458.34 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 458.34 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 123,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,715.13/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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