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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.40 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.40 and 237.68 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.40 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.40 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.40 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 94,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,929.39/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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