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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.33, 611.67 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.33, 611.67 and 266.23 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.33 : 611.67 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.33/611.67 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.33x = 611.67 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.33x = 162,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,844.90/443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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