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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 366.57 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 366.57 and 216.99 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 366.57 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/366.57 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 366.57 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 79,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,542.02/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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