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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.62, 367.40 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.62, 367.40 and 219.86 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.62 : 367.40 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.62/367.40 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.62x = 367.40 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.62x = 80,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,776.56/266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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