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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 426.52 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 426.52 and 265.20 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 426.52 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/426.52 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 426.52 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 113,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,112.04/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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