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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 363.54 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 363.54 and 231.07 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 363.54 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/363.54 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 363.54 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 84,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,003.19/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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