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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 399 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 399 and 238.08 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 399 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/399 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 399 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 94,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,993.92/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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