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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 370.48 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 370.48 and 266.80 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 370.48 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/370.48 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 370.48 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 98,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,844.06/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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