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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.08 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.08 and 235.76 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.08 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.08 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.08 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 94,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087.10/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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