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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 451.89 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 451.89 and 262.98 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 451.89 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/451.89 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 451.89 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 118,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,838.03/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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