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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.80 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.80 and 213.52 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.80 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.80 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.80 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 78,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,105.62/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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