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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 399.89 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 399.89 and 214.98 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 399.89 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/399.89 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 399.89 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 85,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,968.35/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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