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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 423.32 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 423.32 and 270.53 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 423.32 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/423.32 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 423.32 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 114,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,517.29/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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