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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.74 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.74 and 266.65 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.74 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.74 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.74 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 123,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,924.71/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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