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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 368.76 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 368.76 and 243.90 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 368.76 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/368.76 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 368.76 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 89,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,940.56/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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