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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 459.61 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 459.61 and 265.41 is: 398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 459.61 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/459.61 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 459.61 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 121,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,984.43/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.14

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