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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 367.59 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 367.59 and 245.61 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 367.59 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/367.59 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 367.59 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 90,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284.70/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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