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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 398.52 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 398.52 and 227.36 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 398.52 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/398.52 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 398.52 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 90,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,607.51/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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