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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 464.52 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 464.52 and 266.50 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 464.52 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/464.52 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 464.52 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 123,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,794.58/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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