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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 395.94 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 395.94 and 203.01 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 395.94 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/395.94 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 395.94 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 80,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,377.91/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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