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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.81 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.81 and 256.38 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.81 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.81 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.81 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 102,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,503.29/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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