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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 400.40 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 400.40 and 212.04 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 400.40 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/400.40 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 400.40 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 84,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900.82/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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