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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.65 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.65 and 266.99 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.65 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.65 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.65 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 120,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,583.78/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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