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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 368.28 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 368.28 and 237.60 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 368.28 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/368.28 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 368.28 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 87,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,503.33/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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