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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 372.24 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 372.24 and 266.37 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 372.24 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/372.24 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 372.24 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 99,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,153.57/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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