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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 368.88 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 368.88 and 232.18 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 368.88 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/368.88 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 368.88 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 85,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,646.56/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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