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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 426.13 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 426.13 and 264.92 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 426.13 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/426.13 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 426.13 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 112,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,888.23/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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