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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 406.80 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 406.80 and 266.16 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 406.80 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/406.80 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 406.80 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 108,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,273.89/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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