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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 423.38 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 423.38 and 265.44 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 423.38 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/423.38 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 423.38 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 112,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,380.66/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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