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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 399.86 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 399.86 and 232.06 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 399.86 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/399.86 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 399.86 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 92,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,791.51/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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