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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 397.76 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 397.76 and 242.40 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 397.76 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/397.76 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 397.76 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 96,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,417.02/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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