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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 466.66 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 466.66 and 261.80 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 466.66 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/466.66 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 466.66 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 122,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,171.59/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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