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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 398.22 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 398.22 and 243.61 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 398.22 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/398.22 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 398.22 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 97,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,008.47/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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