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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 364.86 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 364.86 and 212.08 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 364.86 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/364.86 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 364.86 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 77,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,376.62/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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