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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.04 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.04 and 215.36 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.04 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.04 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.04 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 86,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,152.61/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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