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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.66 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.66 and 264.28 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.66 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.66 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.66 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 122,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,800.34/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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