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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 398.93 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 398.93 and 235.31 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 398.93 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/398.93 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 398.93 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 93,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,869.05/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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