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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 448.59 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 448.59 and 264.06 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 448.59 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/448.59 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 448.59 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 118,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,454.68/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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