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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 367.14 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 367.14 and 232.16 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 367.14 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/367.14 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 367.14 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 85,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,235.22/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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