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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 396.77 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 396.77 and 265.82 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 396.77 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/396.77 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 396.77 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 105,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,469.40/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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