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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 397.05 and 210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 397.05 and 210.97 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 397.05 = 210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/397.05 = 210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 397.05 × 210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 83,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,765.64/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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