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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 454.11 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 454.11 and 265.89 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 454.11 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/454.11 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 454.11 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 120,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,743.31/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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