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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 398.70 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 398.70 and 237.72 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 398.70 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/398.70 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 398.70 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 94,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,778.96/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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