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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 366.80 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 366.80 and 239.84 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 366.80 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/366.80 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 366.80 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 87,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,973.31/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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