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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 399.01 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 399.01 and 237.93 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 399.01 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/399.01 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 399.01 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 94,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,936.45/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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