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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 475.47 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 475.47 and 266.00 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 475.47 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/475.47 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 475.47 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 126,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,472.64/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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