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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 397.07 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 397.07 and 216.36 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 397.07 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/397.07 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 397.07 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 85,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,908.98/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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