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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 364.79 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 364.79 and 212.11 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 364.79 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/364.79 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 364.79 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 77,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,373.78/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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