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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 397.44 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 397.44 and 203.76 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 397.44 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/397.44 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 397.44 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 80,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,982.37/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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