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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.46, 463.92 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.46, 463.92 and 266.18 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.46 : 463.92 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.46/463.92 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.46x = 463.92 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.46x = 123,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,486.23/309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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