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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 400.28 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 400.28 and 211.77 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 400.28 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/400.28 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 400.28 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 84,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,766.24/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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