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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 368.15 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 368.15 and 217.89 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 368.15 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/368.15 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 368.15 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 80,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,215.11/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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