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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.26 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.26 and 242.57 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.26 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.26 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.26 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 89,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,086.26/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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