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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 366.44 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 366.44 and 241.83 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 366.44 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/366.44 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 366.44 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 88,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,614.98/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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