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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 396.79 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 396.79 and 218.74 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 396.79 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/396.79 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 396.79 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 86,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,793.84/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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