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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 396.08 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 396.08 and 212.56 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 396.08 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/396.08 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 396.08 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 84,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,190.76/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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