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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 396.40 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 396.40 and 207.20 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 396.40 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/396.40 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 396.40 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 82,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,134.08/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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