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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 365.40 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 365.40 and 236.88 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 365.40 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/365.40 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 365.40 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 86,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555.95/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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