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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 454.53 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 454.53 and 268.24 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 454.53 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/454.53 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 454.53 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 121,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,923.13/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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