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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 398.40 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 398.40 and 223.20 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 398.40 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/398.40 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 398.40 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 88,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922.88/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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