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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 423.06 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 423.06 and 265.90 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 423.06 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/423.06 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 423.06 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 112,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,491.65/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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