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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 364.34 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 364.34 and 153.49 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 364.34 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/364.34 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 364.34 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 55,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,922.55/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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