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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 366.82 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 366.82 and 229.14 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 366.82 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/366.82 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 366.82 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 84,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053.13/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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