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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 426.18 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 426.18 and 265.36 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 426.18 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/426.18 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 426.18 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 113,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,091.12/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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