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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 458.22 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 458.22 and 266.94 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 458.22 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/458.22 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 458.22 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 122,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317.25/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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