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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.15, 454.01 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.15, 454.01 and 268.95 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.15 : 454.01 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.15/454.01 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.15x = 454.01 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.15x = 122,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,104.64/303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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