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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 424.10 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 424.10 and 266.65 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 424.10 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/424.10 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 424.10 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 113,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,086.27/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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