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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 395.89 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 395.89 and 203.31 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 395.89 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/395.89 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 395.89 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 80,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,487.89/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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