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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 417.51 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 417.51 and 266.85 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 417.51 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/417.51 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 417.51 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 111,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,412.54/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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