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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 425.92 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 425.92 and 265.17 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 425.92 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/425.92 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 425.92 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 112,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,941.21/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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