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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 452.52 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 452.52 and 261.02 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 452.52 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/452.52 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 452.52 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 118,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,116.77/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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