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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 367.34 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 367.34 and 219.60 is: 302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 367.34 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/367.34 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 367.34 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 80,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.77/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.91

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