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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 458.99 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 458.99 and 265.52 is: 398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 458.99 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/458.99 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 458.99 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 121,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,868.40/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.07

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