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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.75 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.75 and 216.72 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.75 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.75 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.75 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 79,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482.06/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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