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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 397.08 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 397.08 and 216.84 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 397.08 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/397.08 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 397.08 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 86,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.83/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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