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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 452.69 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 452.69 and 266.81 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 452.69 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/452.69 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 452.69 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 120,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,782.22/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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