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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 400.11 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 400.11 and 230.55 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 400.11 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/400.11 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 400.11 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 92,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245.36/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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