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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 368.08 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 368.08 and 224.80 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 368.08 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/368.08 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 368.08 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 82,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,742.90/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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