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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 400.26 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 400.26 and 221.20 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 400.26 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/400.26 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 400.26 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 88,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,537.51/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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