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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 396.90 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 396.90 and 236.79 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 396.90 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/396.90 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 396.90 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 93,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,981.95/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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