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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 367.56 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 367.56 and 230.40 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 367.56 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/367.56 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 367.56 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 84,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,685.82/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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