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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 398.80 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 398.80 and 238.53 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 398.80 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/398.80 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 398.80 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 95,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,125.76/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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