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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.25 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.25 and 211.68 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.25 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.25 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.25 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 84,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301.56/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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