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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 427.68 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 427.68 and 270.48 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 427.68 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/427.68 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 427.68 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 115,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,678.89/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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