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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 398.99 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 398.99 and 241.31 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 398.99 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/398.99 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 398.99 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 96,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,277.08/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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