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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.49 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.49 and 213.98 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.49 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.49 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.49 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 85,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,051.85/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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