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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 464.04 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 464.04 and 266.18 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 464.04 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/464.04 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 464.04 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 123,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,515.85/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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