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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 463.17 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 463.17 and 265.67 is: 398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 463.17 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/463.17 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 463.17 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 123,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,050.37/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.27

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