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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.14 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.14 and 221.20 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.14 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.14 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.14 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 88,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,509.97/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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