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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 397.31 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 397.31 and 211.11 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 397.31 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/397.31 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 397.31 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 83,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,873.57/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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