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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 460.08 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 460.08 and 265.88 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 460.08 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/460.08 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 460.08 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 122,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,326.07/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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