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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.07 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.07 and 217.04 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.07 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.07 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.07 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 86,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395.12/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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