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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 368.10 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 368.10 and 233.37 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 368.10 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/368.10 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 368.10 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 85,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,903.50/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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