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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 450.23 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 450.23 and 266.31 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 450.23 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/450.23 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 450.23 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 119,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,902.93/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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