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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.34 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.34 and 264.66 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.34 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.34 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.34 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 111,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,776.50/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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