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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 424.74 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 424.74 and 265.50 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 424.74 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/424.74 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 424.74 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 112,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,768.47/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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