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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 453.68 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 453.68 and 266.21 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 453.68 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/453.68 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 453.68 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 120,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,774.15/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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