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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 495.99 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 495.99 and 266.22 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 495.99 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/495.99 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 495.99 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 132,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,042.46/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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