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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 458.82 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 458.82 and 270.12 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 458.82 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/458.82 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 458.82 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 123,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,936.46/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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