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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 451.84 and 265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 451.84 and 265.15 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 451.84 = 265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/451.84 = 265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 451.84 × 265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 119,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,805.38/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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