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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 461.04 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 461.04 and 266.86 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 461.04 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/461.04 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 461.04 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 123,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,034.21/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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