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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 399.33 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 399.33 and 158.22 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 399.33 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/399.33 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 399.33 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 63,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181.99/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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