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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.08 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.08 and 219.80 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.08 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.08 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.08 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 80,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,684.18/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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