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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 399.36 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 399.36 and 221.61 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 399.36 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/399.36 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 399.36 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 88,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,502.17/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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