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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 366.94 and 242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 366.94 and 242.99 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 366.94 = 242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/366.94 = 242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 366.94 × 242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 89,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,162.75/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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