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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 452.34 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 452.34 and 266.32 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 452.34 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/452.34 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 452.34 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 120,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,467.19/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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