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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 423.32 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 423.32 and 265.68 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 423.32 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/423.32 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 423.32 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 112,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,467.66/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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