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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 397.40 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 397.40 and 247.17 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 397.40 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/397.40 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 397.40 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 98,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,224.12/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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