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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 422.88 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 422.88 and 265.19 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 422.88 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/422.88 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 422.88 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 112,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,141.43/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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