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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 396.34 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 396.34 and 210.16 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 396.34 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/396.34 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 396.34 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 83,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,294.81/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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