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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 421.26 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 421.26 and 266.51 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 421.26 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/421.26 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 421.26 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 112,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,270.00/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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