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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455.76 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455.76 and 263.70 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455.76 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455.76 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455.76 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 120,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,183.91/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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