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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 406.98 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 406.98 and 266.28 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 406.98 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/406.98 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 406.98 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 108,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,370.63/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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