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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 459.14 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 459.14 and 264.16 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 459.14 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/459.14 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 459.14 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 121,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,285.68/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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