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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.23 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.23 and 214.46 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.23 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.23 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.23 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 78,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,112.31/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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