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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 400.19 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 400.19 and 215.48 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 400.19 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/400.19 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 400.19 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 86,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,232.86/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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