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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 366.27 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 366.27 and 231.52 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 366.27 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/366.27 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 366.27 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 84,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,798.83/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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