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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 398.82 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 398.82 and 241.86 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 398.82 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/398.82 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 398.82 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 96,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,458.61/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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