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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.26 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.26 and 237.50 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.26 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.26 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.26 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 87,461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,461.75/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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