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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.44 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.44 and 218.36 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.44 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.44 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.44 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 87,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,440.08/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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