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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 465.51 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 465.51 and 266.12 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 465.51 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/465.51 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 465.51 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 123,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,881.52/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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