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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.37 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.37 and 214.49 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.37 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.37 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.37 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 85,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,444.39/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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