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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 367.20 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 367.20 and 237.07 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 367.20 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/367.20 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 367.20 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 87,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,052.10/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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