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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 459.28 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 459.28 and 263.16 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 459.28 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/459.28 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 459.28 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 120,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,864.12/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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