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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 455.07 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 455.07 and 268.20 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 455.07 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/455.07 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 455.07 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 122,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,049.77/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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