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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.58 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.58 and 222.66 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.58 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.58 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.58 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 88,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,747.82/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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