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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.42 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.42 and 255.24 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.42 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.42 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.42 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 101,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,947.96/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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