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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 398.61 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 398.61 and 233.96 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 398.61 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/398.61 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 398.61 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 93,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,258.80/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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