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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 496.20 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 496.20 and 266.18 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 496.20 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/496.20 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 496.20 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 132,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,078.52/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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