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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.19, 455.17 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.19, 455.17 and 264.75 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.19 : 455.17 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.19/455.17 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.19x = 455.17 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.19x = 120,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504.55/303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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