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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 366.24 and 230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 366.24 and 230.59 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 366.24 = 230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/366.24 = 230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 366.24 × 230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 84,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.87/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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