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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.17 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.17 and 266.69 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.17 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.17 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.17 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 120,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,323.66/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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