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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.22 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.22 and 266.68 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.22 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.22 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.22 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 130,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,198.51/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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