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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 396.77 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 396.77 and 215.48 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 396.77 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/396.77 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 396.77 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 85,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,495.91/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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