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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 451.38 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 451.38 and 268.49 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 451.38 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/451.38 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 451.38 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 121,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,193.15/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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