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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 366.57 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 366.57 and 243.30 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 366.57 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/366.57 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 366.57 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 89,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,186.48/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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