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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 368.33 and 229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 368.33 and 229.85 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 368.33 = 229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/368.33 = 229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 368.33 × 229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 84,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,660.65/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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