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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.33 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.33 and 222.35 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.33 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.33 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.33 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 88,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789.03/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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