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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 364.56 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 364.56 and 214.76 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 364.56 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/364.56 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 364.56 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 78,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292.91/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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