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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.80 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.80 and 266.40 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.80 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.80 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.80 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 113,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,166.72/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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