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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.16 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.16 and 266.16 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.16 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.16 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.16 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 121,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,943.87/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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