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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 453.33 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 453.33 and 261.92 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 453.33 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/453.33 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 453.33 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 118,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,736.19/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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