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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 367.07 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 367.07 and 222.57 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 367.07 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/367.07 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 367.07 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 81,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,697.66/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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