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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 396.50 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 396.50 and 211.18 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 396.50 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/396.50 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 396.50 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 83,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,732.87/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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