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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.45 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.45 and 144.44 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.45 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.45 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.45 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 57,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,696.56/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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