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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 455.07 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 455.07 and 268.69 is: 403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 455.07 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/455.07 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 455.07 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 122,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,271.62/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.31

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