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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 395.79 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 395.79 and 212.47 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 395.79 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/395.79 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 395.79 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 84,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,093.94/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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