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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 366.84 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 366.84 and 238.47 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 366.84 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/366.84 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 366.84 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 87,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,480.33/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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