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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 398.88 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 398.88 and 225.27 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 398.88 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/398.88 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 398.88 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 89,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,855.70/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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