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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 399.84 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 399.84 and 235.89 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 399.84 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/399.84 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 399.84 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 94,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,318.26/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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