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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 442.26 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 442.26 and 264.07 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 442.26 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/442.26 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 442.26 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 116,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,786.49/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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