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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 366.05 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 366.05 and 216.14 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 366.05 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/366.05 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 366.05 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 79,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,116.76/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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