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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 367.92 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 367.92 and 235.44 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 367.92 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/367.92 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 367.92 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 86,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,623.08/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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