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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 463.81 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 463.81 and 266.28 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 463.81 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/463.81 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 463.81 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 123,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,503.33/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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