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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 423.26 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 423.26 and 269.97 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 423.26 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/423.26 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 423.26 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 114,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,267.50/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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