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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 423 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 423 and 269.52 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 423 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/423 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 423 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 114,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,006.96/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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