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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 417.69 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 417.69 and 268.11 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 417.69 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/417.69 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 417.69 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 111,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,986.87/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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