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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 423.72 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 423.72 and 266.27 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 423.72 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/423.72 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 423.72 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 112,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,823.92/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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