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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 366.66 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 366.66 and 234.56 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 366.66 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/366.66 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 366.66 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 86,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,003.77/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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