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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 396.38 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 396.38 and 225.75 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 396.38 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/396.38 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 396.38 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 89,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,482.79/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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