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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 367.60 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.38, 367.60 and 219.58 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 367.60 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/367.60 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 367.60 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 80,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,715.77/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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