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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 366.88 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 366.88 and 219.32 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 366.88 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/366.88 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 366.88 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 80,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,461.74/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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