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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.64 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.64 and 264.02 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.64 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.64 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.64 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 120,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,033.02/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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