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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 416.69 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 416.69 and 268.87 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 416.69 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/416.69 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 416.69 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 112,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,035.44/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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