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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 395.64 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 395.64 and 210.21 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 395.64 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/395.64 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 395.64 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 83,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,167.48/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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