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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 421.14 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 421.14 and 263.84 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 421.14 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/421.14 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 421.14 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 111,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,113.58/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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