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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 364.77 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 364.77 and 212.03 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 364.77 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/364.77 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 364.77 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 77,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,342.18/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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