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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 422.55 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 422.55 and 265.55 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 422.55 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/422.55 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 422.55 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 112,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,206.04/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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