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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 399.33 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 399.33 and 223.23 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 399.33 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/399.33 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 399.33 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 89,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,141.27/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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