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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 459.98 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 459.98 and 266.25 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 459.98 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/459.98 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 459.98 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 122,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,469.68/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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