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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 424.15 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 424.15 and 265.03 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 424.15 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/424.15 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 424.15 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 112,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,412.34/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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