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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 450.48 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 450.48 and 266.60 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 450.48 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/450.48 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 450.48 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 120,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,097.97/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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