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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.97 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.97 and 265.14 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.97 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.97 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.97 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 120,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,100.47/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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