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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 414.10 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 414.10 and 266.50 is: 367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 414.10 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/414.10 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 414.10 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 110,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,357.65/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.30

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