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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 453.26 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 453.26 and 268.12 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 453.26 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/453.26 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 453.26 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 121,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,528.07/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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