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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 367.08 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 367.08 and 228.08 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 367.08 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/367.08 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 367.08 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 83,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,723.61/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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