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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.31 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.31 and 215.00 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.31 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.31 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.31 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 78,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,325.37/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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