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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.26 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.26 and 264.49 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.26 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.26 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.26 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 120,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,146.87/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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