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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.30 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.30 and 265.53 is: 397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.30 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.30 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.30 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 105,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,762.26/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.27

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