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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 455.70 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 455.70 and 263.60 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 455.70 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/455.70 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 455.70 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 120,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,122.52/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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