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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 421.98 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 421.98 and 262.68 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 421.98 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/421.98 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 421.98 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 110,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,845.71/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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