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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 367.44 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 367.44 and 246.64 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 367.44 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/367.44 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 367.44 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 90,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,625.40/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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