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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 457.88 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 457.88 and 266.32 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 457.88 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/457.88 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 457.88 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 121,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,942.60/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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