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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.22, 1,323.26 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.22, 1,323.26 and 266.06 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.22 : 1,323.26 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.22/1,323.26 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.22x = 1,323.26 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.22x = 352,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,066.56/882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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