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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 454.42 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 454.42 and 266.58 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 454.42 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/454.42 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 454.42 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 121,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,139.35/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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