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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 397.08 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 397.08 and 213.13 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 397.08 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/397.08 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 397.08 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 84,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,629.66/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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