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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 398.50 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 398.50 and 212.02 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 398.50 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/398.50 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 398.50 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 84,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,489.97/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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