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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 398.52 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 398.52 and 217.89 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 398.52 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/398.52 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 398.52 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 86,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,833.52/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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