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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 367.91 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 367.91 and 227.36 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 367.91 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/367.91 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 367.91 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 83,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,648.02/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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