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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.52 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.52 and 218.28 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.52 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.52 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.52 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 80,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,440.55/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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