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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455.64 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455.64 and 262.32 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455.64 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455.64 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455.64 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 119,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,523.48/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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