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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.56 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.56 and 220.76 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.56 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.56 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.56 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 88,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,206.87/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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