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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.08 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.08 and 217.12 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.08 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.08 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.08 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 79,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,700.41/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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