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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 458.67 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 458.67 and 265.06 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 458.67 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/458.67 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 458.67 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 121,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,575.07/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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