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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 452.88 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 452.88 and 269.49 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 452.88 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/452.88 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 452.88 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 122,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,046.63/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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