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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 367.06 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 367.06 and 236.54 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 367.06 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/367.06 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 367.06 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 86,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,824.37/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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