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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.27, 397.97 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.27, 397.97 and 211.67 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.27 : 397.97 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.27/397.97 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.27x = 397.97 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.27x = 84,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,238.31/265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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