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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 400.01 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 400.01 and 221.33 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 400.01 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/400.01 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 400.01 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 88,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,534.11/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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