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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 367.89 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 367.89 and 233.77 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 367.89 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/367.89 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 367.89 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 86,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,000.73/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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