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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 424.58 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 424.58 and 266.90 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 424.58 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/424.58 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 424.58 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 113,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,316.94/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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