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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 395.85 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 395.85 and 209.90 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 395.85 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/395.85 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 395.85 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 83,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,088.92/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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