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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 460.37 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 460.37 and 266.23 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 460.37 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/460.37 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 460.37 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 122,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,564.31/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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