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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 366.75 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 366.75 and 253.62 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 366.75 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/366.75 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 366.75 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 93,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,015.14/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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