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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 417.08 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 417.08 and 265.66 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 417.08 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/417.08 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 417.08 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 110,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,801.47/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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