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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 399.30 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 399.30 and 220.65 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 399.30 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/399.30 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 399.30 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 88,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,105.55/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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