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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 419.48 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 419.48 and 264.44 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 419.48 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/419.48 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 419.48 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 110,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,927.29/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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