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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 398.24 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 398.24 and 246.74 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 398.24 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/398.24 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 398.24 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 98,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,258.51/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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