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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 419.18 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 419.18 and 265.17 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 419.18 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/419.18 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 419.18 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 111,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,154.21/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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