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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 364.46 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 364.46 and 264.42 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 364.46 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/364.46 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 364.46 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 96,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369.19/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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