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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 398.44 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 398.44 and 230.64 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 398.44 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/398.44 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 398.44 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 91,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,896.20/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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