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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.71 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.71 and 213.77 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.71 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.71 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.71 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 85,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,018.47/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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