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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 461.10 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 461.10 and 266.90 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 461.10 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/461.10 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 461.10 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 123,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,067.59/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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