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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 396.29 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 396.29 and 218.28 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 396.29 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/396.29 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 396.29 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 86,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,501.09/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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