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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 368.40 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 368.40 and 266.32 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 368.40 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/368.40 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 368.40 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 98,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112.29/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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