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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 395.58 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 395.58 and 212.54 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 395.58 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/395.58 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 395.58 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 84,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,076.57/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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