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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 397.92 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 397.92 and 240.14 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 397.92 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/397.92 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 397.92 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 95,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,556.51/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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