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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 397.39 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 397.39 and 216.32 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 397.39 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/397.39 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 397.39 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 85,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,963.40/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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