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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 386.34 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 386.34 and 266.46 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 386.34 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/386.34 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 386.34 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 102,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,944.16/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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