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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 464.28 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 464.28 and 263.92 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 464.28 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/464.28 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 464.28 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 122,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,532.78/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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