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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 396.86 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 396.86 and 240.18 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 396.86 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/396.86 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 396.86 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 95,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,316.63/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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