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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 450.66 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 450.66 and 269.94 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 450.66 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/450.66 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 450.66 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 121,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,651.16/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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