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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 426.51 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 426.51 and 270.96 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 426.51 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/426.51 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 426.51 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 115,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,567.15/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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