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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.48 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.48 and 265.25 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.48 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.48 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.48 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 121,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,611.82/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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