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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.23 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.23 and 266.76 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.23 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.23 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.23 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 111,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,567.03/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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