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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 368.31 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 368.31 and 223.18 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 368.31 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/368.31 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 368.31 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 82,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199.43/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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