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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.92 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.92 and 231.52 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.92 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.92 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.92 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 92,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,589.48/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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