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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 397.91 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 397.91 and 225.60 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 397.91 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/397.91 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 397.91 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 89,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,768.50/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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