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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.32 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.32 and 216.76 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.32 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.32 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.32 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 79,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,620.28/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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