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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 419.14 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 419.14 and 266.96 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 419.14 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/419.14 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 419.14 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 111,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,893.61/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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