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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.50 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.50 and 211.34 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.50 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.50 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.50 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 84,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,005.66/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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