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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 399.44 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 399.44 and 150.56 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 399.44 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/399.44 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 399.44 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 60,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139.69/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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