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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 368.04 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 368.04 and 231.87 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 368.04 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/368.04 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 368.04 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 85,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,337.43/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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