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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 394.22 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 394.22 and 238.13 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 394.22 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/394.22 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 394.22 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 93,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,872.45/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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