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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.34 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.34 and 213.04 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.34 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.34 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.34 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 84,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,436.27/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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