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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 366.44 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 366.44 and 225.20 is: 309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 366.44 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/366.44 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 366.44 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 82,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,522.29/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.42

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