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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 397.22 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 397.22 and 210.99 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 397.22 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/397.22 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 397.22 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 83,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,808.39/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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