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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 366.75 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 366.75 and 258.33 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 366.75 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/366.75 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 366.75 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 94,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,742.53/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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