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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 460.44 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 460.44 and 269.90 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 460.44 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/460.44 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 460.44 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 124,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,272.76/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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