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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 367.07 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 367.07 and 227.18 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 367.07 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/367.07 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 367.07 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 83,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387.99/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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