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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 398.91 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 398.91 and 237.26 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 398.91 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/398.91 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 398.91 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 94,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,645.94/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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