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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 368.08 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 368.08 and 223.36 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 368.08 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/368.08 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 368.08 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 82,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214.35/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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