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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 455.66 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 455.66 and 263.04 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 455.66 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/455.66 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 455.66 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 119,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,856.81/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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