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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 422.96 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 422.96 and 266.96 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 422.96 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/422.96 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 422.96 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 112,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,913.12/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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