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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 463.26 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 463.26 and 264.72 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 463.26 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/463.26 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 463.26 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 122,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,634.19/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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