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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 399.48 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 399.48 and 112.28 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 399.48 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/399.48 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 399.48 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 44,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.61/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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