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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 451.94 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 451.94 and 266.31 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 451.94 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/451.94 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 451.94 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 120,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,356.14/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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