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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.55, 422.98 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.55, 422.98 and 269.56 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.55 : 422.98 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.55/422.98 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.55x = 422.98 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.55x = 114,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.49/306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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