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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 422.69 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 422.69 and 265.44 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 422.69 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/422.69 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 422.69 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 112,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199.09/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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