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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.37, 399.69 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.37, 399.69 and 208.23 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.37 : 399.69 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.37/399.69 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.37x = 399.69 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.37x = 83,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227.45/266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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