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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 449.91 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 449.91 and 261.90 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 449.91 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/449.91 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 449.91 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 117,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,831.43/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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