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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 448.43 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 448.43 and 268.10 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 448.43 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/448.43 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 448.43 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 120,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,222.74/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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