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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 451.46 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 451.46 and 266.88 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 451.46 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/451.46 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 451.46 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 120,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,485.64/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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