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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 400.09 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 400.09 and 240.40 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 400.09 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/400.09 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 400.09 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 96,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,181.64/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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