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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.66 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.66 and 203.39 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.66 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.66 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.66 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 80,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,676.68/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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