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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 364.08 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 364.08 and 236.47 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 364.08 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/364.08 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 364.08 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 86,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,094.00/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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