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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 367.15 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 367.15 and 222 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 367.15 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/367.15 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 367.15 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 81,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,507.30/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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