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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 367.23 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 367.23 and 216.91 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 367.23 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/367.23 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 367.23 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 79,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,657.13/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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