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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 366.82 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 366.82 and 233.96 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 366.82 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/366.82 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 366.82 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 85,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,821.21/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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