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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 363.46 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 363.46 and 229.52 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 363.46 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/363.46 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 363.46 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 83,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,421.34/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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