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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 397.46 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 397.46 and 237.16 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 397.46 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/397.46 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 397.46 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 94,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,261.61/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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