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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 400.49 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 400.49 and 215.28 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 400.49 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/400.49 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 400.49 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 86,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,219.56/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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