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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 395.15 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 395.15 and 203.30 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 395.15 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/395.15 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 395.15 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 80,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,334.00/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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