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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 454.32 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 454.32 and 266.04 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 454.32 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/454.32 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 454.32 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 120,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,867.29/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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