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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 423.42 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 423.42 and 265.56 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 423.42 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/423.42 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 423.42 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 112,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,443.42/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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