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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 452.10 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 452.10 and 261.68 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 452.10 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/452.10 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 452.10 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 118,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,305.53/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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