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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 366.80 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 366.80 and 248.84 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 366.80 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/366.80 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 366.80 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 91,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,274.51/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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