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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 366.89 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 366.89 and 236.84 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 366.89 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/366.89 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 366.89 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 86,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,891.21/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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