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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.48 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.48 and 217.87 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.48 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.48 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.48 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 86,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,162.78/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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