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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 398.80 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 398.80 and 235.78 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 398.80 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/398.80 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 398.80 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 94,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,029.06/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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