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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 400.38 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 400.38 and 218.28 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 400.38 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/400.38 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 400.38 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 87,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394.95/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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