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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 367.32 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 367.32 and 229.78 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 367.32 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/367.32 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 367.32 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 84,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,402.79/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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