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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 400.10 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 400.10 and 229.88 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 400.10 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/400.10 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 400.10 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 91,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,974.99/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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