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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.43, 399.90 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.43, 399.90 and 218.24 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.43 : 399.90 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.43/399.90 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.43x = 399.90 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.43x = 87,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,272.18/266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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