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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 442.23 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 442.23 and 266.07 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 442.23 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/442.23 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 442.23 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 117,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,664.55/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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