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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 426.66 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 426.66 and 265.04 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 426.66 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/426.66 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 426.66 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 113,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,081.97/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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