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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 400.40 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 400.40 and 220.16 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 400.40 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/400.40 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 400.40 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 88,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,148.96/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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