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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.06 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.06 and 211.46 is: 316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.06 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.06 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.06 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 84,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,173.77/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.78

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