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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 401.00 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 401.00 and 221.48 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 401.00 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/401.00 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 401.00 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 88,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,812.37/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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