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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 395.90 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 395.90 and 203.32 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 395.90 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/395.90 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 395.90 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 80,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494.39/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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