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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.35, 366.33 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.35, 366.33 and 213.28 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.35 : 366.33 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.35/366.33 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.35x = 366.33 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.35x = 78,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,130.86/266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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