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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.66 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.66 and 270.28 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.66 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.66 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.66 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 115,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,317.66/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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