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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 451.85 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 451.85 and 261.50 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 451.85 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/451.85 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 451.85 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 118,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,155.21/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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