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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 464.80 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 464.80 and 264.30 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 464.80 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/464.80 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 464.80 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 122,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,845.98/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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