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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 364.08 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 364.08 and 211.56 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 364.08 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/364.08 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 364.08 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 77,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,024.76/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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