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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 399.75 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 399.75 and 223.30 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 399.75 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/399.75 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 399.75 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 89,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,264.18/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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