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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 397.26 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 397.26 and 249.12 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 397.26 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/397.26 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 397.26 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 98,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,965.41/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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