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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 399.33 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 399.33 and 241.65 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 399.33 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/399.33 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 399.33 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 96,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,498.09/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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