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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 396.44 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 396.44 and 213.02 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 396.44 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/396.44 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 396.44 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 84,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449.65/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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