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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 363.92 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 363.92 and 226.96 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 363.92 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/363.92 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 363.92 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 82,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,595.28/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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