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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 367.05 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 367.05 and 203.32 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 367.05 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/367.05 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 367.05 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 74,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,628.61/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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