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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 427.61 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 427.61 and 265.66 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 427.61 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/427.61 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 427.61 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 113,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600.87/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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