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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 368.27 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 368.27 and 220.50 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 368.27 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/368.27 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 368.27 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 81,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,202.43/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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