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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.55 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.55 and 223.10 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.55 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.55 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.55 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 89,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,140.49/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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