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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 396.39 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 396.39 and 216.05 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 396.39 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/396.39 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 396.39 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 85,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,640.06/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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