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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 395.56 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 395.56 and 210.28 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 395.56 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/395.56 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 395.56 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 83,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,178.36/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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