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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 396.21 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 396.21 and 212.77 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 396.21 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/396.21 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 396.21 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 84,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301.60/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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