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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 398.08 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 398.08 and 211.44 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 398.08 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/398.08 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 398.08 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 84,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,170.04/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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