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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 366.12 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 366.12 and 225.99 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 366.12 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/366.12 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 366.12 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 82,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,739.46/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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