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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 410.32 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 410.32 and 266.02 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 410.32 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/410.32 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 410.32 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 109,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,153.33/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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