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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 453.86 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 453.86 and 268.26 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 453.86 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/453.86 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 453.86 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 121,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,751.14/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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