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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 399.30 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 399.30 and 234.40 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 399.30 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/399.30 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 399.30 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 93,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,595.92/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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