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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 368.22 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 368.22 and 258.04 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 368.22 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/368.22 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 368.22 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 95,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,015.49/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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