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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 456.45 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 456.45 and 265.96 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 456.45 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/456.45 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 456.45 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 121,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,397.44/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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