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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 399.36 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 399.36 and 150.98 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 399.36 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/399.36 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 399.36 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 60,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293.38/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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