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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.40 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.40 and 266.78 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.40 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.40 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.40 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 123,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,890.31/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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