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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 399.56 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 399.56 and 202.16 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 399.56 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/399.56 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 399.56 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 80,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,775.05/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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