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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 416.26 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 416.26 and 268.56 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 416.26 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/416.26 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 416.26 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 111,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,790.79/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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