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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 397.94 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 397.94 and 214.02 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 397.94 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/397.94 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 397.94 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 85,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,167.12/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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