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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 462.19 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 462.19 and 266.68 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 462.19 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/462.19 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 462.19 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 123,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,256.83/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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