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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 367.44 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 367.44 and 246.68 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 367.44 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/367.44 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 367.44 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 90,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,640.10/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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