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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.44 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.44 and 209.17 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.44 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.44 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.44 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 76,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229.91/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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