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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 398.10 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 398.10 and 222.74 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 398.10 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/398.10 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 398.10 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 88,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,672.79/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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