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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 364.80 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 364.80 and 212.80 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 364.80 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/364.80 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 364.80 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 77,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,629.44/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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