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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 366.77 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 366.77 and 243.83 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 366.77 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/366.77 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 366.77 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 89,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,431.06/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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