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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 423.93 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 423.93 and 266.55 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 423.93 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/423.93 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 423.93 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 112,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,998.54/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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