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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.49 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.49 and 236.37 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.49 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.49 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.49 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 86,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155.55/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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