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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 414.32 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 414.32 and 263.66 is: 364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 414.32 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/414.32 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 414.32 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 109,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,236.22/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.36

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