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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 415.70 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 415.70 and 264.66 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 415.70 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/415.70 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 415.70 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 110,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,019.16/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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