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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 418.47 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 418.47 and 264.10 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 418.47 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/418.47 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 418.47 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 110,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,517.93/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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