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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 462.66 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 462.66 and 266.96 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 462.66 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/462.66 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 462.66 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 123,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.71/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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