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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 365.29 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 365.29 and 217.57 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 365.29 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/365.29 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 365.29 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 79,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,476.15/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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