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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 367.08 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 367.08 and 229.44 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 367.08 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/367.08 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 367.08 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 84,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,222.84/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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