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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.16 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.16 and 238.50 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.16 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.16 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.16 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 94,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,961.16/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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