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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 450.45 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 450.45 and 264.48 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 450.45 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/450.45 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 450.45 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 119,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135.02/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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