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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 395.89 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 395.89 and 215.32 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 395.89 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/395.89 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 395.89 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 85,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,243.03/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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