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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 459.27 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 459.27 and 264.47 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 459.27 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/459.27 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 459.27 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 121,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,460.84/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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