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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 365.09 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 365.09 and 215.48 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 365.09 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/365.09 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 365.09 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 78,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,666.69/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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