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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 420.32 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 420.32 and 266.45 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 420.32 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/420.32 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 420.32 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 111,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,994.26/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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