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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 425.53 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 425.53 and 269.63 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 425.53 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/425.53 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 425.53 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 114,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,732.85/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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