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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 421.93 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 421.93 and 269.53 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 421.93 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/421.93 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 421.93 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 113,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,722.79/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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