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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 424.06 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 424.06 and 266.44 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 424.06 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/424.06 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 424.06 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 112,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,986.55/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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