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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 400.47 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 400.47 and 230.13 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 400.47 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/400.47 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 400.47 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 92,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,160.16/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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