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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 397.31 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 397.31 and 207.21 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 397.31 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/397.31 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 397.31 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 82,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325.57/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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