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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 448.22 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 448.22 and 263.81 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 448.22 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/448.22 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 448.22 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 118,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,246.70/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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