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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 397.38 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 397.38 and 248.16 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 397.38 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/397.38 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 397.38 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 98,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,613.82/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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