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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 605.14 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 605.14 and 266.22 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 605.14 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/605.14 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 605.14 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 161,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,100.37/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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