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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 399.90 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 399.90 and 231.24 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 399.90 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/399.90 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 399.90 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 92,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,472.88/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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