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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 463.95 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 463.95 and 266.40 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 463.95 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/463.95 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 463.95 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 123,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,596.28/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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