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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 453.21 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 453.21 and 261.92 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 453.21 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/453.21 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 453.21 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 118,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,702.50/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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