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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 399.16 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 399.16 and 236.48 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 399.16 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/399.16 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 399.16 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 94,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.36/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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