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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 399 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 399 and 223.04 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 399 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/399 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 399 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 88,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,992.96/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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