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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 398.56 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 398.56 and 218 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 398.56 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/398.56 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 398.56 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 86,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,886.08/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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