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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 415.92 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 415.92 and 264.82 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 415.92 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/415.92 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 415.92 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 110,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,143.93/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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