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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.70 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.70 and 203.64 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.70 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.70 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.70 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 80,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,783.99/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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