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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 420.96 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 420.96 and 264.27 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 420.96 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/420.96 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 420.96 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 111,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,247.10/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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