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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 396.24 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 396.24 and 210.72 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 396.24 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/396.24 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 396.24 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 83,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,495.69/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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