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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.58 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.58 and 214.74 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.58 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.58 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.58 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 85,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,591.07/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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