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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 399.24 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 399.24 and 225.96 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 399.24 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/399.24 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 399.24 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 90,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212.27/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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