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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 417.96 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 417.96 and 266.76 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 417.96 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/417.96 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 417.96 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 111,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,495.01/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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