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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 453.22 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 453.22 and 268.24 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 453.22 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/453.22 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 453.22 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 121,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,571.73/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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