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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 396.44 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 396.44 and 250.48 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 396.44 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/396.44 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 396.44 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 99,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,300.29/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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