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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 456.68 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 456.68 and 268.21 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 456.68 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/456.68 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 456.68 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 122,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,486.14/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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