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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 367.92 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 367.92 and 229.60 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 367.92 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/367.92 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 367.92 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 84,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.43/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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