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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 395.37 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 395.37 and 212.49 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 395.37 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/395.37 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 395.37 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 84,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,012.17/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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