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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 421.34 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 421.34 and 264.65 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 421.34 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/421.34 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 421.34 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 111,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,507.24/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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