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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 397.44 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 397.44 and 214.08 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 397.44 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/397.44 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 397.44 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 85,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,083.96/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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