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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 450.81 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 450.81 and 260.31 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 450.81 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/450.81 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 450.81 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 117,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,350.35/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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