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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 367.38 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 367.38 and 217.77 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 367.38 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/367.38 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 367.38 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 80,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,004.34/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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