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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 450.14 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 450.14 and 264.86 is: 397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 450.14 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/450.14 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 450.14 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 119,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,224.08/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.29

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