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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 398.43 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 398.43 and 235.53 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 398.43 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/398.43 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 398.43 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 93,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,842.22/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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