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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 534.81 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 534.81 and 266.33 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 534.81 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/534.81 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 534.81 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 142,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,437.28/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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