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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 400.89 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 400.89 and 221.28 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 400.89 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/400.89 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 400.89 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 88,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707.67/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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