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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 368.08 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 368.08 and 238.98 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 368.08 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/368.08 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 368.08 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 87,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961.92/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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