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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.90 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.90 and 217.18 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.90 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.90 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.90 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 79,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683.34/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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