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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 368.06 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 368.06 and 241.64 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 368.06 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/368.06 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 368.06 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 88,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,938.02/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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