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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 451.99 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 451.99 and 261.97 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 451.99 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/451.99 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 451.99 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 118,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,407.82/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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