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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.80 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.80 and 261.60 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.80 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.80 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.80 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 118,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,452.48/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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