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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 459.81 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 459.81 and 266.40 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 459.81 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/459.81 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 459.81 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 122,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,493.38/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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