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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 423.50 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 423.50 and 265.53 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 423.50 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/423.50 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 423.50 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 112,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,450.63/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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