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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 398.97 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 398.97 and 244.11 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 398.97 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/398.97 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 398.97 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 97,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,391.35/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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