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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 398.48 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 398.48 and 227.33 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 398.48 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/398.48 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 398.48 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 90,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,583.33/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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