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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 365.13 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 365.13 and 241.44 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 365.13 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/365.13 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 365.13 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 88,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,156.99/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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