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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 367.66 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 367.66 and 241.50 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 367.66 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/367.66 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 367.66 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 88,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789.89/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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