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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 368.01 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 368.01 and 248.63 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 368.01 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/368.01 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 368.01 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 91,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,496.49/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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