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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.85 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.85 and 214.13 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.85 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.85 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.85 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 85,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193.15/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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