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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 399 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 399 and 220.62 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 399 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/399 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 399 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 88,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,027.38/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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