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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 399.33 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 399.33 and 223.16 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 399.33 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/399.33 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 399.33 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 89,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114.48/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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