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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 424.80 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 424.80 and 266.56 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 424.80 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/424.80 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 424.80 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 113,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,234.69/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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