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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.07 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.07 and 265.50 is: 398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 452.07 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/452.07 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 452.07 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 120,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,024.59/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.09

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