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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 423.12 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 423.12 and 265.53 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 423.12 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/423.12 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 423.12 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 112,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,351.05/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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