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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.55 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.55 and 201.49 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.55 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.55 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.55 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 80,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303.84/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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