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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 368.10 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 368.10 and 217.80 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 368.10 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/368.10 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 368.10 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 80,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172.18/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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