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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 401.48 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 401.48 and 232.79 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 401.48 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/401.48 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 401.48 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 93,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,459.10/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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