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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 461.78 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 461.78 and 270.41 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 461.78 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/461.78 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 461.78 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 124,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,870.42/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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