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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 421.33 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 421.33 and 269.32 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 421.33 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/421.33 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 421.33 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 113,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,472.60/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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