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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 460.04 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 460.04 and 270.33 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 460.04 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/460.04 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 460.04 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 124,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361.26/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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