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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.33 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.33 and 223.06 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.33 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.33 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.33 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 82,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,159.69/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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