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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.28 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.28 and 265.64 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.28 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.28 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.28 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 120,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,143.66/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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