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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 367.93 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 367.93 and 220.04 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 367.93 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/367.93 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 367.93 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 80,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,959.32/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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