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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 399.72 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 399.72 and 212.08 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 399.72 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/399.72 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 399.72 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 84,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,771.56/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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