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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 421.80 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 421.80 and 269.44 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 421.80 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/421.80 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 421.80 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 113,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,649.79/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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