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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 366.88 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 366.88 and 261.50 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 366.88 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/366.88 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 366.88 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 95,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,939.12/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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