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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 455.90 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 455.90 and 264.99 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 455.90 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/455.90 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 455.90 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 120,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,809.18/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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