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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 412.26 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 412.26 and 266.88 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 412.26 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/412.26 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 412.26 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 110,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,023.95/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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