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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 420.58 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 420.58 and 266.66 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 420.58 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/420.58 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 420.58 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 112,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,151.86/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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