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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 399.45 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 399.45 and 256.18 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 399.45 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/399.45 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 399.45 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 102,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,329.10/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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