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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.53 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.53 and 266.12 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.53 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.53 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.53 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 122,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,822.36/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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