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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 365.34 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 365.34 and 239.39 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 365.34 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/365.34 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 365.34 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 87,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,459.18/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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