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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 368.01 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 368.01 and 239.62 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 368.01 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/368.01 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 368.01 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 88,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,182.56/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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