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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 454.56 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 454.56 and 268.07 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 454.56 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/454.56 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 454.56 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 121,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,852.56/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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