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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 399.56 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 399.56 and 212.46 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 399.56 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/399.56 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 399.56 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 84,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,890.52/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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