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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 368.43 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 368.43 and 239.23 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 368.43 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/368.43 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 368.43 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 88,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,136.47/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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