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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 453.12 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 453.12 and 261.58 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 453.12 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/453.12 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 453.12 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 118,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,527.13/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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