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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 450.95 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 450.95 and 264.54 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 450.95 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/450.95 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 450.95 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 119,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,292.79/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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