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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 366.78 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 366.78 and 224.78 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 366.78 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/366.78 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 366.78 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 82,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444.81/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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