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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 451.56 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 451.56 and 268.80 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 451.56 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/451.56 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 451.56 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 121,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,379.33/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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