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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 398.06 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 398.06 and 210.98 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 398.06 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/398.06 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 398.06 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 83,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,981.70/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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