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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 465.42 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 465.42 and 264.99 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 465.42 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/465.42 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 465.42 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 123,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,331.65/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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