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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 396.23 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 396.23 and 249.14 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 396.23 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/396.23 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 396.23 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 98,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716.49/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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