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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.23 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.23 and 266.12 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.23 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.23 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.23 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 120,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,347.45/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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