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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 396.74 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 396.74 and 210.84 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 396.74 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/396.74 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 396.74 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 83,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,648.66/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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