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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.32 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.32 and 248.40 is: 372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.32 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.32 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.32 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 99,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,439.49/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.77

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