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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 400.20 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 400.20 and 238.45 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 400.20 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/400.20 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 400.20 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 95,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427.69/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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