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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.44 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.44 and 222.16 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.44 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.44 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.44 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 88,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517.43/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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